DEMON BUGS… Book signing!

[dyno don]

"congrats  buddy' on a fine day...nice group of people that showed up and were all very hospitable...talking to jay leno was very cool/i offered my detail services...LOL  ...mr. energy fred...good to see you after all these years as well as brian plummer showing his gab-fab 67 on laptop mode.. ..!!thanks to jim ratto and carlos for the grog// nice to chat with sarge about years gone by and the above picture of his beautiful red 67  from the rear stance is MOST BITCHIN to say the least and definitely says it all for me..period !!!  it was good for me to get out of "my shell" and see those that make up such a part of this scene as well as to support YOU STEPHAN..!! nice mention of sarge and bill schwimmer as well as some other notables in the book as i took my FIRST LOOK when i got home..!! NICE DAY.....

[Jim Ratto]

Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL!

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.

Good seeing and meeting a few of you, today. Below is a quick rundown of what took place, for those that couldn't make it out.

What a great store this is! I'm going back there with my roommate, next week when I have more time to check everything out.

Note the book signing poster to the left of the entrance door. (coughDannycough) HAHA!!

A few cars showed up early in the day.


A closer look... didn't know who's car this was, but nicely done.


I really dug on this one.


This rolling VW accessory catalog was a trip.


Inside, Stephan set up shop and everyone had a good time hangin' out.


Came across THIS guy and haven't seen him since 1983. Which, by the way, made my day even better.
We had a blast catchin' up, talkin', and hangin' out.


Dyno, gettin' his book signed.


Outside, in the back of the shop, a few more cars scattered throughout the parking lot, made for another great place to hangout and talk. I finally had the honor of meeting this wonderful car and it's owner, Sarge.


Herr Scwhimmer's Käfer.


Jim's.


All in all, a good turnout. At least by the sign of books that sold out. Afterwards, a few of us walked down to a local eatery and continued to enjoy another perfect weather So Cal winter day.

I love the blue late model with the Porsche alloys, it shows up every once in awhile....isn't it Ted Domingo's car? ALWAYS looks and sounds great.

[DKK Ted]

Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   

[louisb]

Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   

Very clean looking car. And welcome to the lounge.

--louis

[Jim Ratto]

Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   

Hey Welcome Ted!!!! I'd like to have a closer look at your car next time we're at the same place.

See ya later,
Jim

[Sarge]

Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   

Welcome to The Lounge, Ted...pass us a beer or two, will ya!! 

[Rick Meredith]

You did tell Ted that the new guy buys the first round!

Welcome Ted!

[Jim Ratto]

look at these 3 stooges.... who let them in?

[Sarge]

The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets...

[Rick Meredith]

oooo a wiseguy! 

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk

[Stephan S]

Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL!

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.

I was lucky enough to photograph Jay Leno's collection two years ago & interview the man himself. GREAT guy! He owns close to 100 cars + 100 bikes.
Some pics below. One of my favorite cars might have been the '66 Olds Toronado - a total sleeper! 1100 hp (!), twin turbo, Corvette suspension, ABS... Insane.

[Rennsurfer]

Good stuff, Stephan! Thanks for sharing. What kind of car is Jay leaning on?

[Rick Meredith]

Good stuff, Stephan! Thanks for sharing. What kind of car is Jay leaning on?

That is The Blastolene Special. More info here http://www.blastolene.com/The_Special/index.htm

[Jim Ratto]

Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL!

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.

I was lucky enough to photograph Jay Leno's collection two years ago & interview the man himself. GREAT guy! He owns close to 100 cars + 100 bikes.
Some pics below. One of my favorite cars might have been the '66 Olds Toronado - a total sleeper! 1100 hp (!), twin turbo, Corvette suspension, ABS... Insane.

I dig the McLaren F1 and I think I see an Alfa 1750 back there too. Anybody know, does he offer tours?

[Rick Meredith]

Stephan thanks for the post. I've always loved that Toronado too.

[Rick Meredith]

I dig the McLaren F1 and I think I see an Alfa 1750 back there too. Anybody know, does he offer tours?

I don't know but sign me up if he does!

[Stephan S]

Jim R, this one is for you...

[Jim Ratto]

super sweet! Muira, Countach, Muira, Espada.... 48 cylinders, 96 valves, 16 cams, over 1400 horsepower....
NICE

Thanks

ok we better get bamck to topic or we'll get moved. 

[Sarge]

ok we better get bamck to topic or we'll get moved. 

Yeah, WATCH IT!! 



Nice pics of Jay's collection, Steph!

[Rennsurfer]

Stephan & Rick, thanks for the replies. That orange Lambo has been my fave model since high school.

Back to thread content... I was so impressed by what I saw at Autobooks, my roommate (also ex-D.K.K. member) and I are gonna drive out there in my old BMW this morning. I showed him the pictures that I took from Stephan's book signing and he was stoked to say the least. A fellow car/motorcycle/airplane nut... I think he'll dig the place.

[Carlos De Alba]

Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   

Bitching car........always nice to see your car around.....

[Carlos De Alba]

The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets...

  .....

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............    Not signed     

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"

[Rick Meredith]

The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets...

  .....

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............    Not signed     

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"

So you're the one that got all the book!     

[Jim Ratto]

The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets...

  .....

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............    Not signed     

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"

cold beer..... don't leave home without it

[DKK Ted]

Thanks guys for the welcome here and complements. I won't say who told me of this forum, but I like it here, alot. 

[Stephan S]

Sorry to dig up this old topic...
Since Autobooks ran out of books during the signing, a few of you guys could not buy the book. Therefore, Autobooks offered the unlucky few to put their name on a list. Well, I went to Autobooks today and the books are now in stock. (All have been signed).

Feel free to contact Autobooks, so you can either pick up your book, or they might send it to you. Phone number is 818.845.0707.

Please contact me by PM or email (stsphoto@earthlink.net) if you have questions. Thanks again!

[Rennsurfer]

Sorry to dig up this old topic...

Sorry? No way... thanks for letting us relive great memories. I had a lotta fun that day.

Carry on.